Unregistered Teacher - Educare Tawa

We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Unregistered Early Childhood Teacher to join our warm and supportive teaching team.

You will play an important role in supporting quality education and care for our tamariki, working collaboratively with registered teachers to deliver a rich, inclusive, and engaging learning programme aligned with Te Whāriki.

About Us - Mo Matou: At Educare Tawa we value spending quality time with the tamariki and providing them with quality education and care. We love for our tamariki to get outside and explore their natural environment. They have a strong sense of belonging to their kainga and we value our strong connection with our community. We encourage our team of kaiako to maintain a work-life balance and to make time for your own whanau.

Educare Tawa provides beautiful and calm spaces which create the perfect environment for our tamariki to learn through play while nurturing their own personal interests. We have a dedicated teaching team who have developed an amazing sense of whanaungatanga with whanau, making this a space that is enjoyed by everyone. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a values-driven centre where relationships, quality teaching, and wellbeing truly matter.

Educare is an equal opportunities employer. We value and celebrate diversity within our Educare whanau and believe in recognising success. We proudly live by our motto: Learn, Laugh, Play.

About the Role - Mo te Turanga: We’re looking for someone who is passionate about caring for and inspiring young tamariki. As an unregistered teacher, you will work alongside our qualified kaiako to support children's learning and wellbeing throughout the day. You’ll be involved in routines, play, storytelling, creativity, and building relationships with both tamariki and their whanau.

• Support the implementation of a high-quality early childhood programme under the guidance of registered teachers
• Build warm, responsive, and respectful relationships with tamariki and whānau
• Contribute positively to a collaborative and professional teaching team
• Assist with observations, documentation, and daily routines
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment
• Follow centre policies, procedures, and health & safety requirements

You will Need - Etahi Ahuatanga E Hiahia Ana Matou:

• A team-focused and proactive attitude.
• You want to work in a fun and supportive workplace that nurtures your strengths.
• A genuine love for working with tamariki. You will have a drive to provide quality care and education to our tamariki.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A positive, reliable, and reflective approach to practice
• Alignment with our centre values and commitment to children’s wellbeing

It's important to us that our teachers have a love for respectful practices, ECE knowledge and a passion for extending the learning of our tamariki. Respectful relationships are at the core of what we do, so we need a teacher who can develop strong connections between tamariki, whanau and our existing kaiako.

This role is part-time 30 hours per week, working on a rostered 6-hour a day basis.

Ready to Take the Next Step? - Kua Reri mo te Hikoi Paneke? If you've come this far and think this sounds like the job for you, click Apply Now! Send us a CV and a cover letter letting us know why this is the role for you.

Note you must have permission to legally work in New Zealand and a Safety Check including a Police Check will be required for the successful applicant. We will not be considering overseas applicants or those needing visa sponsorship. Median wage will also not be offered for this role.

Registered Teachers, or those able to very soon become registered will NOT be considered for this role. Visa sponsorship is also not available for this role.

Due to the high number of applications we receive, unfortunately, we are unable to contact all applicants. You will only be contacted if you have been successful in receiving an interview.